Find Transportation & Fleet RFPs in Kentucky

24 active opportunities· Updated daily

14+ agencies7 set-aside6 with posted budget

Active transportation & fleet opportunities in Kentucky right now come from agencies including Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, City of Lexington and Louisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District, among others. The nearest deadline is September 8, 2026. New solicitations are added daily. Sign up to get the ones matched to your business scored and delivered automatically.

How do I find transportation & fleet bids in Kentucky?

Kentucky transportation & fleet solicitations are spread across 14+ different buyer sites: state procurement portals, city and county purchasing pages, school districts, and cooperative networks, each posting on its own schedule. You can check every source by hand, or use a bid discovery tool. BidSparq monitors 23,000+ federal, state, local, education, and healthcare sources daily, including the Kentucky sources behind this page, scores each new solicitation 0 to 100 against your company profile, and alerts you only when a transportation & fleet bid is worth your time. The 24 opportunities on this page refresh daily. For the full method, read how to find government RFPs and price the work against the free GSA labor rate lookup.

TitleAgencyDue DateSet-AsideEst. Value
Bid 96-2026 — Vehicle UndercoatingLexington-Fayette Urban County Government2026-09-08--
Vehicle UndercoatingCity of Lexington2026-09-08Minority Business Enterprise$200K
12 Ton Tandem Axle TrailerLouisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District2026-09-08--
Tires, Tubes, Recapping & RepairBidNet Portal - KY2026-09-09Minority Business Enterprise-
Enclosed Trailers for Incident ResponseState of Kentucky2026-09-10--
Enclosed Trailers for Incident ResponseOffice of Procurement Svcs2026-09-10-$200K
New 4x4 utility vehicle for Brookville LakeDEPT OF DEFENSE2026-09-14SBA$70K
Fleet Car Wash Card Services Program RFPFinance Ofc of Procurement Svc2026-09-14-$500K
Fleet Car Wash Card Services Program RFPOffice Of The Controller2026-09-14--
Rubber-Tired Loader (Buyback) FY27KYTC2026-09-15--
Yard Waste Transporting and CompostingLexington-Fayette Urban County2026-09-20-$500K
RFP-42-2026 — Yard Waste Transporting and CompostingLexington-Fayette Urban County Government2026-09-21--
Yard Waste Transporting and CompostingCity of Lexington2026-09-21--
Non-Road DieselLouisville & Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District2026-09-22Minority Business Enterprise-
Fleet Vehicle Upfit ModificationsCity of Covington, KY2026-09-24Minority Business Enterprise-
Khp Night Muck Removal, Loading, and HaulingFinance Ofc of Procurement Svc2026-09-24--
Management Improvement Consultant, Pupil TransportationState of Kentucky2026-09-29--
Management Improvement Consultant, Pupil TransportationDepartment Of Education2026-09-29--
Columbus MEPS Noon Meals FY 27DEPT OF DEFENSE2026-09-30SBA-
Rfp 20262055 Bus Stop And Shelter Cleaning, Maintenance, And Support ServicesTransit Authority of River City2026-10-02NONE$4.2M

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Tips for Winning Transportation & Fleet Contracts in Kentucky

  • GSA Schedule 751 covers vehicle leasing and fleet management: getting on this schedule opens access to federal fleet contracts across all agencies.
  • Many transit agencies require Buy America compliance under 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j), meaning vehicles and components must be manufactured domestically.
  • State DOT contracts often require prequalification. Start the prequalification process months before bidding: it typically takes 30-90 days.

Transportation & Fleet RFP FAQ

What is Buy America compliance for transit procurements?

Buy America (49 U.S.C. § 5323(j)) requires that iron, steel, and manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects be produced in the United States. Rolling stock (buses, railcars) must have final assembly in the U.S. with at least 70% domestic content. This applies to all transit procurements receiving federal funding.

How do I bid on government fleet vehicle contracts?

Most federal fleet purchases go through GSA Fleet or the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Register in SAM.gov, get on GSA Schedule 751 (Leased Motor Vehicles) or 23V (Vehicles), and monitor GSA eBuy for task orders. State and local fleet purchases are posted on individual state procurement portals.

What certifications help win transportation contracts?

DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) certification is critical for USDOT-funded work: states must meet DBE participation goals. ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification helps for fleet maintenance. CDL requirements apply to driving-related contracts.

Are there set-asides for small businesses in transportation?

Yes. Federal transportation contracts have small business set-asides under FAR Part 19. State DOTs receiving federal highway funds must meet DBE goals (typically 5-15% of contract value). Many transit agencies also have their own small business or local business preference programs.

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